First Karl Lagerfeld said she was "too fat" and then he came out and apologized, saying that his words were taken out of context and he too knew the sting of being vilified for your weight in the press. But Adele has come forward to say she couldn't give a fat fuck one way or the other because she's never aspired to be a model and is proud to offer a little balance when it comes to the representation of different body types in the media. "I've never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines," she said. "I represent the majority of women and I'm very proud of that." And it seems she's never been one to worry too much, saying last year that she tries to keep away from people who think weight is super-important. "I've seen people where it rules their lives, you know, who want to be thinner or have bigger boobs, and how it wears them down. And I just don't want that in my life," she said. "It's just never been an issue – at least, I've never hung out with the sort of horrible people who make it an issue. I have insecurities of course, but I don't hang out with anyone who points them out to me." [Daily Mail]

Never one to shy away from controversy, fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld has once again said something …
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It's an unsettling day when you discover that you agree with Fox mouthpiece Bill O'Reilly – but somewhat reassuring to know that it's because he's actually supporting Ellen DeGeneres in the whole One Million Moms debacle. Going to town on fellow Fox correspondant Sandy Rios, he said: "What is the difference between a McCarthy era communist blacklist in the '50s and the Million Moms saying, 'Hey, JCPenney and all you other stores, don't you hire any gay people. Don't you dare.' What's the difference? ... A conservative group in this country is asking a private company to fire an American citizen based upon her lifestyle. And I don't think that's correct … this JCPenney thing is a witch hunt and it shouldn't happen." [E!]

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Though Scarlett Johansson, Charlize Theron and Jessica Chastain have been tipped to play Princess Diana in a series of films, Naomi Watts is confirmed to play her in Caught In Flight - which follows the Princess of Wales during the last two years of her life. "It is such an honour to be able to play this iconic role," said Watts. "Princess Diana was loved across the world, and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing her on screen." Do you think she has what it takes, or should every serious biopic role be handed directly to Meryl Streep? [Deadline]
In other royal news, Prince Harry is heading back to Afghanistan after qualifying as a front line Apache attack helicopter pilot. [Telegraph]

As you're probably aware, Valentine's Day is almost upon us. What you may not know is that Valley ‘n' Teens Day is also right around the corner. Let Chloë Sevigny – aka the brilliant Drew Droege – tell you what she's got in store for this auspicious occasion. [OMG]

Making one of the only logical, non gay-porn-for-pay career moves post-The Bachlor, Jake Pavelka has signed on with the Chippendales for their 10-year anniversary sextacular. Though just a month-long contract for now, the position will give him the chance to "use his charm, sex appeal and hosting skills to keep the women entertained while leaving the dancing to the men of Chippendales." Because the Chippendales are nothing if not charming. [E!]

If you want a piece of Ryan Gosling you're now going to have to get through Eva MendesandDaniel Radcliffe. "This year I have a talent crush on Ryan Gosling," he said. "He seems smart. If I was gay, I would go for a smart man." [Buzzfeed]

Kris Humphries provides fodder for the dumb jock fantasy every second gay guy is too embarrassed to 'fess up to by saying he's done with women. [Page Six]

The Post say Candice Bushnell is being uncharacteristically quiet about her divorce – how dare she! – but it could just mean she's saving the material for another terrible yet compelling TV series. [Page Six]

Proving that, for some, high school never ends, football player Mark Sanchez's cheerleader model girlfriend Kate Upton is tipped to take the cover of the Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition. [Page Six]

The best actress in the world, 30 Rock's Elaine Stritch, had a surprise 87th birthday and spoke of her love for that dog Uggie from The Artist. [Page Six]

The latest instalment in the Halle Berry/Gabriel Aubry fiasco: she's trying to get the judge's permission to get Nahla out of dodge and move to the Europes. [TMZ]

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke isn't on Team Edward or Team Jacob, saying she loved Kristen Stewart's ex Michael Angarano: "He's a wonderful actor. He was in Dogtown, one of my favorites, so I felt pretty bad because I love him and they were such a great couple." [E!]

Mariska Hargitay says she'd love to be on Broadway. Anything that would allow us to see more of Olivia Benson is a good thing. [E!]

They keep getting us close with all of the Spice Girl reunion talk. If they don't come through with the goods it'll be the anti-climax of the year. [E!]

Kylie Jenner tries to stir some shit by suggesting that big sister Khloe Kardashian Odom's real father is her hairdresser. Could there be another likeable one in that family? Fingers and toes. [E!]

Even the normally unflappable Kathy Griffin loses her shit when faced by the presence of Meryl Streep. Sidebar: it must be so weird being Streep and having everyone fall all over themselves when you're in the room. [US]

Excited about New York Fashion Week?! Well, Scarlett Johansson isn't and can't wait for it to be over so she can stroll freely around the Upper West Side. [US]

He may be a bit of a cheating scumbag, but I can't help but get a little dizzy and tingly in my magic area when I see a towel-clad Eddie Cibrian all oiled up and ready to go. [US]